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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,331.76, 14,257.52 and 5,615.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,331.76, 14,257.52 and 5,615.92 is: 7,749.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,331.76 : 14,257.52 = 5,615.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,331.76/14,257.52 = 5,615.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,331.76x = 14,257.52 × 5,615.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,331.76x = 80,069,091.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,069,091.72/10,331.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,749.80

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